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749 days ago

Op Shop Volunteers Wanted

St John

Help us fund our essential, life-saving services and community initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join the St John whanau and give back to the community.

Feel free to come into the store and talk to Petone Store Manager Penny, or call her on 027 3573114.

Or you can follow our easy … View more
Help us fund our essential, life-saving services and community initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join the St John whanau and give back to the community.

Feel free to come into the store and talk to Petone Store Manager Penny, or call her on 027 3573114.

Or you can follow our easy online application process - just scan the QR code or visit join.stjohn.org.nz and apply for job #47316
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749 days ago

Same Same but Different

Fieldays

Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading … View more
Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading technologies, and economically critical to our country.

The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Bringing town and country together over four days

The ultimate opportunity for agribusiness networking throughout the primary sector value chain.

Got to www.fieldays.co.nz to buy tickets.
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750 days ago

RiverLink – one step closer

Hutt City Council

Last week the RiverLink team released the Request for Proposal (RFP) to market, to begin the process of selecting an alliance partner to deliver the programme.

RiverLink is a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform our city. It will deliver a more resilient, connected, and vibrant city … View more
Last week the RiverLink team released the Request for Proposal (RFP) to market, to begin the process of selecting an alliance partner to deliver the programme.

RiverLink is a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform our city. It will deliver a more resilient, connected, and vibrant city centre with Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) at the heart. It will stimulate greater economic growth and development, allow more housing, revitalise our city centre and provide opportunities for local businesses.

A partner will be announced next year. Construction is likely to begin in late 2023 and will be completed in 2027.
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750 days ago

Needing Help

Tania from Taita

Hi Hello Everyone, I was sad to wake up and Hear the PATAKA AROHA was GOING TO CLOSE BECAUSE THE LACK OF DONATIONS. It Broke my Heart to Hear this. I know with the cost of Living going up and most people live week to week, i myself live week to week, i dropped off some Food Today so Jane didn,t … View moreHi Hello Everyone, I was sad to wake up and Hear the PATAKA AROHA was GOING TO CLOSE BECAUSE THE LACK OF DONATIONS. It Broke my Heart to Hear this. I know with the cost of Living going up and most people live week to week, i myself live week to week, i dropped off some Food Today so Jane didn,t have to Close. So PLEASE PLEASE if you can help out Jane and myself would be so GRATEFUL. It,s Hard Knowing that FAMILY,S are going without FOOD. So PLEASE DIG DEEP and if you can DONATE you can Drop it off to Jane at 427 Cambridge Terrace Naenae Lower Hutt or Jane can Pick Up , Thank you for taking the time to read this message.

751 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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752 days ago

Giant Charity Bookfest 2022

Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust

Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday 29 October - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 30 October - 9am to 3pm.

Since its inception in 1995 each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs … View more
Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday 29 October - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 30 October - 9am to 3pm.

Since its inception in 1995 each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

VENUE for BookFest 2022:
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formally Expressions)
The Civic Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, near the Upper Hutt railway station

There is plenty of car parking available.

BookFest is the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust's major annual fundraising event. Since its beginning, this event has raised over $1Million for charitable works.

Many local businesses lend their support towards the organisation of BookFest resulting in a range of local Community groups directly benefiting from this combining of Community resources.

Thanks for supporting BookFest and our community!
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753 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
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753 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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753 days ago

Free Queen Mattress

Linda from Silverstream

Free clean Queen Mattress
One corner needs a little hand sewing .
Pick up today from Silverstream.

Free

754 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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755 days ago

Donations

Jane from Naenae

Good morning Neighbours,been kinda quite on the water front.Normally i ask for people who need items,today im asking for help to raise funds for our childrens xmas party mid Nov.We intend to have a Fill a Bag day Garage Sale.If there is any one de-clutterring then we would love to be considered.We … View moreGood morning Neighbours,been kinda quite on the water front.Normally i ask for people who need items,today im asking for help to raise funds for our childrens xmas party mid Nov.We intend to have a Fill a Bag day Garage Sale.If there is any one de-clutterring then we would love to be considered.We can pick up or items can be left at
427 Cambridge tce Nae nae.Thanku all Neighbours

755 days ago

Hutt Homed - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Hutt Homed

Our House of the Week this week is a large family home, with privacy, grandeur, and a rich history in Woburn. For sale through Lou Macdonald and Team at Bayleys. Read all about it on page 3 of Hutt Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who are actively… View more
Our House of the Week this week is a large family home, with privacy, grandeur, and a rich history in Woburn. For sale through Lou Macdonald and Team at Bayleys. Read all about it on page 3 of Hutt Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in Hutt Homed.

Distribution & Delivery:
Hutt Homed gets inserted into The Hutt News every Thursday, and is delivered to 42,423 homes in the Hutt area.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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755 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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756 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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